Jennifer A. Doudna

Jennifer Anne Doudna is an American biochemist renowned for her pioneering work on CRISPR gene editing technology.

She co-discovered the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tool in 2012, a breakthrough that revolutionized genetic engineering.

Doudna's research focuses on understanding RNA-guided mechanisms of gene regulation and developing CRISPR applications.

She is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and has received numerous awards for her work, including the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Doudna is actively involved in discussions about the ethical implications of gene editing and advocates for responsible use of the technology she helped develop.